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Definition of Imperial
1. Noun. A small tufted beard worn by Emperor Napoleon III.
2. Adjective. Relating to or associated with an empire. "The imperial gallon was standardized legally throughout the British Empire"
3. Noun. A piece of luggage carried on top of a coach.
4. Adjective. Of or belonging to the British Imperial System of weights and measures.
Partainyms: British Imperial System
5. Adjective. Befitting or belonging to an emperor or empress. "Imperial palace"
6. Adjective. Belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler. "The royal carriage of a stag's head"
Definition of Imperial
1. a. Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict.
2. n. The tuft of hair on a man's lower lip and chin; -- so called from the style of beard of Napoleon III.
3. n. A game at cards differing from piquet in some minor details, and in having a trump; also, any one of several combinations of cards which score in this game.
Definition of Imperial
1. an emperor or empress [n -S]